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for women who will be older than 35 on their due-date. It is also recommended for women who have already borne children with birth defects, or when either of the parents has a family history of a birth defect for which a diagnostic test is available

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Is amniocentesis used for karyotyping?

Yes, amniocentesis is a procedure used for collecting amniotic fluid for various diagnostic tests, including karyotyping. Karyotyping involves analyzing the chromosomes in a cell sample to detect chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome. Amniocentesis is commonly recommended during pregnancy to assess the genetic health of the fetus.


Is it possible to have 3 amniocentesis procedures done in the course of nine months?

While it is possible it's not highly recommended. Amniocentesis is a very risky procedure and should only be done if the benefit far out weighs the risk to the baby and to the mother.


What is the CPT code for amniocentesis?

CPT code for amniocentesis is 59000.


How do you use amniocentesis in a sentence?

Amniocentesis is a medical test of the fluid around the embryo. The doctor performed amniocentesis to make certain the baby would be normal.


Was having an amniocentesis in 1976 compulsory to women over 40?

Amniocentesis has never been compulsory in the US


What is the abbreviation of amniocentesis?

AMN


What is the cpt code for Amniocentesis Patient has petit mal epilepsy?

Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy


What is anesthesia cpt code for amniocentesis patient has petit mal epilepsy?

Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy


Up to when can you have an amniocentesis?

Amniocentesis can be done no earlier than the fourteenth week of pregnancy. Sufficient amniotic fluid has to be present to do an amniocentesis. Amnios can be done well after 15 weeks but you shouldn't have one before then.


Who should get an amniocentesis?

the pregnant women


How long is the needle used for amniocentesis at 15 weeks pregnant?

The Amniocentesis needle is usually around 7.4cm long and 0.8mm wide


Can a congenital disorder be diagnosed by amniocentesis?

Amniocentesis primarily is looking at the DNA. It can detect major genetic problems like Down's syndrome.